Bogata Steve's RC10 A Stamp Restoration

Post by **BogataSteve** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 2:40 pm

This is my running thread of my very first RC10 being restored. When I was a kid in 1985 I raced Tamiya because I couldn't afford what I really wanted. I found a complete A stamp on eBay in rough shape. Took it apart and cleaned each part with soap and water, a tooth brush and a dental pick. My plan is not to have a 100% pure original parts but I would like to keep it mostly original. I already replaced the wheels and tires, added new bearings, (replaced the bushings) and swapped out the 30 year old screw set. I don't want to build a shelf queen, this car will be used on the road, I just won't beat on it. I've been out of the hobby for a while and have little experience with the RC10 platform. Thank you anyone for your advice, its appreciated. I've going to post where I am with my build as I go.

Post by **BogataSteve** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 2:56 pm

Body Work

Post by **DaveM** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:41 pm

Looks like a good project!

Keep the pics coming.

Post by **BogataSteve** » Tue Mar 27, 2018 12:38 am

DaveM wrote: ↑Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:41 pm Looks like a good project!

Keep the pics coming.

Thanks!! Will do

Post by **BogataSteve** » Tue Mar 27, 2018 12:47 am

Old stock new in box, Futaba Attack R from 1994

Paid $10.50 on eBay. It’s half tested, keeping my fingers crossed. Didn’t test channel one yet.

Post by **BogataSteve** » Tue Mar 27, 2018 10:49 am

New bearings are definitely smooth. Coming together nice, making sure not to over tighten the screws.

Post by **BogataSteve** » Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:08 pm

More progress made. This won’t be the final pan configuration.

Post by **BogataSteve** » Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:54 pm

Sizing up the body to drill the holes. Not bad looking.

Post by **NomadRacer** » Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:01 pm

Slick, I like it. You could also velcro the body to the sides of the pan... no holes! I plan to do that on my next pan build.

Post by **BogataSteve** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:24 am

NomadRacer wrote: ↑Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:01 pm Slick, I like it. You could also velcro the body to the sides of the pan... no holes! I plan to do that on my next pan build.

Didn’t realize that was an option. Next time I’ll try.

Post by **BogataSteve** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:30 am

Getting there.

Post by **DaveM** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:45 am

Very nice!

Adding the stickers made a big difference.

Nice work!

Post by **BogataSteve** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 9:45 am

DaveM wrote: ↑Fri Mar 30, 2018 12:45 am Very nice!

Adding the stickers made a big difference.

Nice work!

Thanks!!!

Post by **Asso_man!** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 10:41 am

Great resto and nice result. It begs for running again now!

Post by **BogataSteve** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 6:01 pm

First road test, brushed motor is plenty fast. Tracks well too. Need to clean up the wires under the hood.

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